Project Grant 60NANB24D128
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$6.9M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Federal Grant Program
11.617
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Orono, ME 04469, USA
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